How Cybersecurity Shapes Effective Organizational Management
Purpose: The main purpose of this article is to analyze the role of cybersecurity in the management of a modern organization. The article addresses the issue of security management within an organization to highlight the area of cybersecurity, which presents new challenges due to the rapid development of technology and emerging threats in cyberspace. Design/Methodology/Approach: The main research problem is formulated as follows: How does the level of cybersecurity affect the functioning of an organization? The study utilizes the latest research presented in documents and reports on cybersecurity, published in 2023 by international and national organizations and institutions. Additionally, an analysis was conducted based on scientific articles from recent years. Information was also obtained from national legal acts and documents published by European Union bodies. Findings: Cybersecurity management is a crucial element of the functioning of a modern organization. Organizations that do not take action in the field of cybersecurity risk not only financial losses or loss of reputation but also the possibility of ceasing operations. Practical Implications: Cybersecurity plays a key role in managing a modern organization, protecting the company's data, systems, reputation, and financial resources. In the face of the increasing number and complexity of threats, organizations must constantly adapt their security strategies. An effective cybersecurity strategy can protect against significant financial losses, loss of reputation, and legal consequences. Moreover, it can help build trust among customers and business partners, which is essential for the long-term success of the organization. Cyber threats are constantly evolving, requiring continuous monitoring and analysis of new trends and techniques used by cybercriminals. Continuous research on new threats, including research on specific industries and sectors, is needed to create dedicated protection strategies. Originality/Value: In this study, the authors characterize the security environment within an organization, describe the cybersecurity framework for organizations in both EU and Polish legal regulations, and present contemporary cybersecurity threats within organizations. Continuous research and implementation of the latest protection technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), which can predict and detect new types of threats, are necessary. Further research on the application of AI and ML in cybersecurity can significantly improve an organization's ability to respond quickly to threats.